Powerball First Millionaire Of The Year Is Once Again From North Carolina
So, we watched the New Year’s Eve festivities with Ryan Seacrest just like many of you. Then, it came time for the crowning of the Powerball first millionaire of the year. And, once again the Powerball first millionaire of the year title went to a North Carolina resident.
Believe it or not, another person from North Carolina became last year’s first millionaire of the year. Yes, we watched that happen too! But, this one was super entertaining. So, when the announcement came live on the televised event from New York, Pamela Bradshaw of Clinton heard her name announced. And, to say Pamela couldn’t contain her excitement is an understatement. Understandably, she jumped for joy and proceeded to tackle Ryan Seacrest before practically passing out on the floor.
It was exciting to see. I think we all have dreams of what we would do if we heard our name announced as the big money winner. But, you never know what you’ll do until you find yourself in that enviable position. The event was a part of Powerball’s second chance drawing. And, as part of that promotion, Pamela won a VIP trip to New York City. Then, she was one of 5 players chosen across the nation for a shot at the big million dollar prize.
So, as part of the 4 day trip, she scored the invitation to the iconic New Year’s Eve party in Times Square. And, her daughter went along. As for Pamela’s plans for the windfall, she says “I would love to have my own home that is mine and I feel safe in. Not anything fancy or big, just a little cottage or something with one or two bedrooms.”
To read more about Pamela and the Powerball first millionaire of the year promotion, see the details on the NC Lottery website.
These 6 Cities Are The Best Places To Retire In North Carolina
6. Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, North Carolina skyline from the west. (Photo: Raynor Garey/Getty Images)
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,195
Median monthly rent: $846Greensboro is much more affordable than the other large metro areas of the state but it’s still a short drive from all those cities have to offer.
5. Charlotte
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,419
Median monthly rent: $1,073The largest city in the state has a lot to offer retirees and many others. And while the cost of living is higher than other areas of the state it’s cheaper than many parts of the country.
4. Hickory
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,048
Median monthly rent: $708Hickory keeps popping up on lists among the top cities in North Carolina, and in this case placing higher than Charlotte. It’s lower cost of living is a large factor in those rankings.
3. Winston-Salem
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,178
Median monthly rent: $790A quieter city in the Triad and with easy access to the popular Yadkin Valley, Charlotte, lakes, and other resources makes Winston a fantastic place to retire.
2. Raleigh and Durham
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA downtown skyline.
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,602
Median monthly rent: $1,162The triangle gives residents all the benefits of a large city and a metro of the state’s most prominent college towns.
1. Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina, USA at twilight.
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,357
Median monthly rent: $953While it has a significant cost of living, if you can afford to retire in Asheville then its money well spent to spend your time in the beautiful mountains.
